Nchalo Sucoma Airport

FWSU

Nchalo, MW

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

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Currently using: FWCL
Weather Source: Chileka International Airport (FWCL)
Distance: 36nm / 66km from FWSU

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
3,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR FWCL 041000Z 36004KT 9999 FEW025CB BKN030 30/18 Q1017 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 230 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,730 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,230 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (230 ft)
Pressure Alt
118 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,973 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF FWCL 040900Z 0412/0518 08004KT 9999 FEW020TCU BKN025 BECMG 0412/0414 VRB04KT 8000 -TSRA FEW025CB SCT030 FM041700 12005KT 9999 FEW020 SCT070 BECMG 0506/0508 06006KT 9999 BKN025 PROB30 TEMPO 0511/0515 VRB05KT 7000 -TSRA FEW020 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:09Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
12:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Light Thunderstorm Rain
17:00Z FM041700
+6h
VFR 120° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
WSU
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
 4,100 ft 75 ft Asphalt 0°
↓ 3.5 kt • ↔ 2.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nchalo Sucoma Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: FWSU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 230 ft MSL

Location

City: Nchalo
Country: MW
Latitude: -16.269338°
Longitude: 34.877216°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-2

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 4,100 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
360°@4kt
Density Alt
230ft, 30°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

FWCL VFR
Chileka International Airport
36nm
66km
FQTT MVFR
Chingozi Airport
72nm
133km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Nchalo Sucoma Airport

Nchalo Sucoma Airport (FWSU) is located in Nchalo, MW at an elevation of 230 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 4,100 feet.

Airport Overview

Nchalo Sucoma Airport serves Nchalo in MW. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (15/33) with asphalt surface. The longest runway measures 4,100 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check Jeppesen or national AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from FWSU, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at FWSU

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Pre-Flight Weather Briefing
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.